Page 133 - Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis
Simply Explained Using SPSS

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1. Calculate the Pearson r correlation.

2. Interpret the form, direction, and strength of the
correlation.

3. Provide the research conclusion based on the correlation
value.

Please circle the best possible answer from given options.

1. Which of the following correlations shows the weakest
relationship?
a. 0.98
b. 0.01
c. -0.22
d. -0.90

2. When a perfect linear relationship exists between variables
X and Y, what does r equal?
a. -1 only
b. 0
c. +1 only
d. Either -1 or +1

3. Which of the following sets of correlations correctly shows
the highest to the lowest degree of relationship?
1. +.83, -.91, +.10, -.03
2. -.91, +.83, +.10, -.03
3. +.83, +.10, -.91, .-03
4. +.83, +.10, -.03, -.91

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